Fantasy baseball owners got some great news this morning when we learned the Atlanta Braves are activating Ronald Acuna Jr from the IL, and he is expected to be in the lineup tonight against the New York Mets. Acuna has been sidelined since June 9, after he re-aggravated a left hamstring injury that had previously cost him 15 games back in May. The Braves took extra precautions this time with the extended absence.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is returning from the IL, per @Buster_ESPN pic.twitter.com/eTuBvdx7YL— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 27, 2026The past few days weren't a smooth transition back to Atlanta. On Friday, he appeared to have tweaked his right ankle, dropping the stomachs of Braves fans and fantasy baseball owners alike. That game then got rained out, causing a doubleheader on Saturday, which delayed Acuna's return by a day, leading to further speculation that he might have significantly injured himself again. Fortunately, that was not the case, and he'll be back with the Braves tonight.
Acuna's return will have a significant impact on the Braves' lineup and fantasy baseball lineups. We expect his presence to have an immediate impact on all the stars in Atlanta.
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